Third/Fourth Class Blitz

We had great fun today in Pearse stadium. The third and fourth class boys played 5 games against various school teams  from the county. It was a fantastic success and all the boys got a great oppertunity to play in a fanstic stadium. It was a great chance to show off their flicks and tricks.

The fourth Class boys!!

All the group in the changing room

A special thanks to all the parents who came along and supported the pupils today.

Well done to all involved.

Presentation of credit Union Shield and Certificates 2017

Geraldine and Jarlath from Athenry credit union came to the school today to present us with the winner's shield. It is a brand new shield and it is  a great honour that Newcastle are the first school on it. They gave us a beautiful framed certificate each. Jarlath Connolly presented us with our certificates.Gerry Aherne took our photos. The next round is on the 5th of March in the Galway Bay Hotel in Salthill. Best of luck to our wonderful under 13 quiz team.

DSOD

Digital School of Distinction Award

On the 9/2/17 we had the official unveiling of our new Digital School Of Distinction award. Chairperson of the school, Gerry Aherne, did the honours. Before the presenation took place each class got an opportunity to present a website that they use in class to the school. Their knowledge and use of the sites for educational and fun activities was amazing. Afterwards they completed some activities on the i pads,collaboratively writing down all the information they know about thee school on padlet. When all the information had been gathered they began a quiz on kahoot which had all the pupils captivated. It was a fantastic success. Thanks to the teachers for all the hard work in receiving this brilliant award. Well done to all the pupils for their superb achievement.

Gerry and Ms.Murphy unveiling the award

And here it is!!!!

Gerry congratulated the pupils on their outstanding work.

Mr.O Connor and Mrs Houlihan are delighted with the award

Grandparents Day in Junior Infants..

We had a lovely day today. A large turn out for Grandparents Day and everyone enjoying the celebration of our Grandparents. Thank you to all who could make it and those who were missing were especially remembered. Well done children.

A big thank you to Triona and Karen for helping with tea afterwards. So kind of you to help us out.